Moonlight Ride Paducah
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- BikeWorld, Paducah, KY
- Distance
- Moonlight Ride Paducah
From the Organizer
Saturday, August 1, 2026
The 13th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride - Saturday, August 1st, 2026
• 8:00 PM Festival
• 10:00 PM Ride
8:00 PM - Booths Open
• "Day-of" registration begins
• Live music begins
• Free ice cream
• Free watermelon
• Free crafts & activities
• Bike decoration and glow stick sales
10:00 PM - RIDE!!!
The 10-mile route may not be long enough to capture all the fun! Riding in the dark makes even an everyday route feel mysterious and new again. The heightened alertness created by the surrounding night sky makes riding feel more intense and can lead to an exciting adrenaline rush, even when pedaling at a leisurely pace. There's no chance of sunburn. The temperature usually cools after dark, which can improve energy and lead to surprisingly better performance. A well-illuminated bicycle at night is more eye-catching to a driver than a bicycle during the day.
Riders pedal at their own pace along marked city streets. People of all ages, sizes, and riding abilities on all kinds of bicycles love this ride! Kids with adults are welcome. Youth groups, poker clubs, date-night couples, neighborhood groups, sports teams, out-of-towners—anyone who wants their entertainment dollars to do double duty for a good cause will find that the Moonlight Bike Ride fosters a sense of unity, closeness, and adventure.
The ride starts and finishes at BikeWorld (809 Joe Clifton Dr). Bikes are required to have front and rear lights to legally be on the street after dark. Additional creative lighting of all kinds is encouraged. Helmets are required.
All proceeds from this memory-making ride benefit Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM). PCM assists those in need of housing and/or food. PCM provided groceries to an average of more than 400 food-insecure households and 404 low-income seniors each month in 2025. Additionally, PCM provides transitional housing for women, mothers, and their children in the ministry’s Fresh Start Village and works to assist anyone in a situation of homelessness.
Registration Information:
• Register on this site with a credit/debit card. To pay with cash or check, pick up a paper registration at BikeWorld or PCM (402 Legion Drive, Paducah).
• To receive a t-shirt, you must register before July 15th, 2026.
• T-shirt price: $10
For more information, Contact:
270-442-0751 - BikeWorld, Bikes & Fitness
270-442-6795 - Paducah Cooperative Ministry
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brookport Dam 52, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paducah, KY
Population
26,894
as of 2023
Elevation
424 ft
Nearest Airport
PAH
Barkley Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 127 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Moonlight Ride Paducah?
- Moonlight Ride Paducah is a running race held in Paducah, Kentucky on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Moonlight Ride Paducah?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Paducah, Kentucky at BikeWorld, Paducah, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Moonlight Ride Paducah?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Moonlight Ride Paducah
Aug 1, 2026